Gemma Iso
Friday, March 13, 2026
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Singapore
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Singapore News
Singapore to have a nuclear power plant? Here’s what the government has to say
During a recent parliamentary discussion on energy issues, nuclear energy was once again brought up. The govern,ent stated that Singapore is seriously studying the possibilities of advanced nuclea...
Leong Mun Wai: When prices rise too fast, the young pay the highest price
reel on how high prices affect the young the most
Meals for helpers on their day off: Employer says it’s unnecessary, but others say offering food eases household tensions
A meal problem or a mindset problem? A case of expectations, limits, and everyday kindness in Singapore homes.
Helpers managing two households under one roof: Maids carry heavier workloads when their employer’s family size grows
A helper's workload doubling in some SG homes raises a question: Where does a job scope end when family life expands?
Business
Canadian Investor claims performance reviews ‘never’ mattered after mass corporate layoffs
SINGAPORE: After reports surfaced that around 600,000 employees had been swept up in major layoffs, Canadian investor Jim Chuong took to Instagram to remind everyone that performance reviews are me...
Gen Z discussion: Is leaving work on time a bad work ethic?
Does leaving work on time automatically mean someone is lazy or has a bad work ethic?
More fresh graduates in Singapore left without job offers, says PSP’s Stephanie Tan
"I am very concerned about the results of the latest graduate employment survey. The proportion of fresh graduates who have applied for but have yet to receive any full-time permanent job offers ha...
Daughter asks if 53-year-old mum can still get a job in Singapore? ‘I’m pretty desperate to help her’
SINGAPORE: A 21-year-old daughter has turned to social media, overwhelmed and worried, after learning that her 53-year-old single mother has still not been able to find work since losing her job in...
Singapore Politics
POFMA: Man charged over TikTok videos spreading disinformation about government policies and inciting racial hatred
The videos allegedly included misleading claims about voting secrecy, CPF policies, and the affordability of HDB flats.
Budget 2026: S’poreans agree with Pritam Singh’s call for greater transparency
Pro-transparency
Citizens deserve to know where billions in spending go
Greater accountability prevents waste
Opposing view
Singapore already has strict fiscal oversight
Too much transparency ...
All for safety: Han Hui Hui’s three children taken to hospital to keep them away from abusive environment, say MSF and police
Singaporean Han Hui Hui visits her 3 children in hospital for 1 hour
Pritam Singh: Process of bringing in new citizens, Permanent Residents, should be transparent
Mr Singh said, "In Parliament last week, the DPM Gan announced that the Government would increase the intake of New Citizens and Permanent Residents over the next five years. The Workers’ Party be...